Grin & Bear It 5K | 10K | 1/2 Marathon | 1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 7:45AM CST
- Location Delhi, Louisiana
- Price Free - $38.50
- Races 7 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fitness and fun at the 14th Annual Grin & Bear It event on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, in the scenic Poverty Point State Park located in Delhi, Louisiana. This vibrant community gathering offers a range of race distances to suit every participant—from a spirited 5K and a challenging 10K to a half marathon for the more ambitious runners, as well as a delightful 1/2 mile Kids Fun Run for our youngest athletes.
The festivities kick off bright and early, with race day registration starting at 6:30 AM and the Kids Fun Run launching at 7:45 AM. Runners in the half marathon, 10K, and 5K will enjoy chip timing to ensure accurate results. After crossing the finish line, everyone is invited to celebrate at the post-race party with refreshments, music, and awards presentations. Proceeds from this year’s race will support the development of the new Delhi Community Wellness Trail, aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles and community engagement. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause and enjoy a day filled with camaraderie and fitness!
The festivities kick off bright and early, with race day registration starting at 6:30 AM and the Kids Fun Run launching at 7:45 AM. Runners in the half marathon, 10K, and 5K will enjoy chip timing to ensure accurate results. After crossing the finish line, everyone is invited to celebrate at the post-race party with refreshments, music, and awards presentations. Proceeds from this year’s race will support the development of the new Delhi Community Wellness Trail, aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles and community engagement. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause and enjoy a day filled with camaraderie and fitness!
Organiser's Description
GRIN & BEAR IT 5K | 10K | 1/2 MILE KIDS RUN | 1/2 MARATHON
_FUNDS RAISED SUPPORT THE FUTURE "DELHI COMMUNITY WELLNESS TRAIL" _
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH, 2026 @ 7:45 AM
POVERTY POINT STATE PARK
1500 POVERTY POINT PKWY.
DELHI, LA 71232
THE 14TH ANNUAL GRIN & BEAR IT 5K | 10K | 1/2 MILE KIDS RUN & _1/2 MARATHON_ WILL TAKE PLACE ON NOVEMBER 7TH AT POVERTY POINT RESERVOIR IN DELHI, LOUISIANA. WE ARE EXCITED TO WELCOME OUR COMMUNITY BACK TO THE GRIN & BEAR IT RACE! COME ENJOY THIS BEAUTIFUL SCENIC RUN.
DISTANCES: 5K, 10K, 1/2 MARATHON, AND 1/2 MILE KIDS FUN RUN
ALL DISTANCES WILL HAVE A START CHIP TIME AND A FINISH CHIP TIME ONLY. THERE ARE NO SPLIT TIMES ON THE COURSE.
TIME: 6:30 AM - RACE DAY REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP
7:45 AM - 1/2 MILE KIDS FUN RUN
8:00 AM - 1/2 MARATHON START TIME
8:15 AM - 10K START TIME
8:30 AM - 5K START TIME
POST-RACE PARTY: BE SURE TO STAY AFTER THE RACE FOR REFRESHMENTS, MUSIC & AWARDS PRESENTATION!
REGISTRATION FEES:
1/2 MILE KIDS FUN RUN: ALL KIDS 10 & UNDER RUN FREE FOR THE 1/2 MILE FUN RUN! (T-SHIRT NOT INCLUDED)
5K & 10K: $25 REGISTRATION FEE
1/2 MARATHON: $35 REGISTRATION FEE
EVERYONE IN THE 5K, 10K & 1/2 MARATHON WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT WITH THEIR REGISTRATION IF YOU REGISTER BY OCTOBER 24TH.
REGISTER EARLY! SHIRTS NOT GUARANTEED TO LATE REGISTRANTS (AFTER OCTOBER 24TH)
EXTRA T-SHIRTS:
ADULT T-SHIRTS ARE $20 AND KID'S T-SHIRTS ARE $15. ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY OCTOBER 20TH.
PACKET PICKUP:
DELHI HOSPITAL CLASSROOM
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH FROM NOON - 4:00 PM
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH FROM NOON - 4:00 PM
_OR_
RACE SITE:
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH
6:30 AM-7:30 AM
AGE GROUPS:
5K,10K, & 1/2 MARATHON: 12 AND UNDER, 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+
AWARDS:
$100 VISA GIFT CARD FOR TOP RUNNERS:
5K OVERALL FEMALE
5K Overall Male
10K Overall Female
10K OVERALL MALE
1/2 MARATHON OVERALL FEMALE
1/2 MARATHON OVERALL MALE
MEDALS:
1ST, 2ND & 3RD PLACE RUNNERS IN EACH AGE GROUP, MALE & FEMALE, 5K,10K, & 1/2 MARATHON WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL.
ALL OF THE KIDDOS IN THE KIDS FUN RUN WILL ALSO RECEIVE A MEDAL AS THEY CROSS THE FINISH LINE!
PROCEEDS FROM THIS YEAR'S RACE WILL SUPPORT OUR NEWEST COMMUNITY WELLNESS INITIATIVES: THE FUTURE _DELHI COMMUNITY WELLNESS TRAIL._
Currently in the funding application phase, this project will create an approximately 1/4 -mile walking trail within the green space adjacent to the Delhi Community Health Center, located at 501 Broadway St., in Delhi.
More than just a walking path, the vision includes outdoor fitness equipment, pergolas, a serenity garden, and other wellness-focused amenities designed to encourage healthy lifestyles and provide a welcoming space for community members of all ages.
FUNDS RAISED THROUGH THIS YEAR'S RACE WILL GO DIRECTLY TOWARD HELPING BRING THIS VISION TO LIFE. THE DELHI COMMUNITY WELLNESS TRAIL WILL SERVE AS AN IMPORTANT WELLNESS COMPONENT OF THE FUTURE DELHI HOSPITAL HEALTHCARE CAMPUS, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECREATION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, RELAXATION, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION FOR OUR NEIGHBORS.
Every registration, sponsorship, and donation brings us one step closer to transforming this vision into reality.
_For more information on how to support the future Delhi Community Wellness Trail, contact Brooke Nyiri at bnyiri@delhihospital.com._
_FUNDS RAISED SUPPORT THE FUTURE "DELHI COMMUNITY WELLNESS TRAIL" _
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH, 2026 @ 7:45 AM
POVERTY POINT STATE PARK
1500 POVERTY POINT PKWY.
DELHI, LA 71232
THE 14TH ANNUAL GRIN & BEAR IT 5K | 10K | 1/2 MILE KIDS RUN & _1/2 MARATHON_ WILL TAKE PLACE ON NOVEMBER 7TH AT POVERTY POINT RESERVOIR IN DELHI, LOUISIANA. WE ARE EXCITED TO WELCOME OUR COMMUNITY BACK TO THE GRIN & BEAR IT RACE! COME ENJOY THIS BEAUTIFUL SCENIC RUN.
DISTANCES: 5K, 10K, 1/2 MARATHON, AND 1/2 MILE KIDS FUN RUN
ALL DISTANCES WILL HAVE A START CHIP TIME AND A FINISH CHIP TIME ONLY. THERE ARE NO SPLIT TIMES ON THE COURSE.
TIME: 6:30 AM - RACE DAY REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP
7:45 AM - 1/2 MILE KIDS FUN RUN
8:00 AM - 1/2 MARATHON START TIME
8:15 AM - 10K START TIME
8:30 AM - 5K START TIME
POST-RACE PARTY: BE SURE TO STAY AFTER THE RACE FOR REFRESHMENTS, MUSIC & AWARDS PRESENTATION!
REGISTRATION FEES:
1/2 MILE KIDS FUN RUN: ALL KIDS 10 & UNDER RUN FREE FOR THE 1/2 MILE FUN RUN! (T-SHIRT NOT INCLUDED)
5K & 10K: $25 REGISTRATION FEE
1/2 MARATHON: $35 REGISTRATION FEE
EVERYONE IN THE 5K, 10K & 1/2 MARATHON WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT WITH THEIR REGISTRATION IF YOU REGISTER BY OCTOBER 24TH.
REGISTER EARLY! SHIRTS NOT GUARANTEED TO LATE REGISTRANTS (AFTER OCTOBER 24TH)
EXTRA T-SHIRTS:
ADULT T-SHIRTS ARE $20 AND KID'S T-SHIRTS ARE $15. ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY OCTOBER 20TH.
PACKET PICKUP:
DELHI HOSPITAL CLASSROOM
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH FROM NOON - 4:00 PM
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH FROM NOON - 4:00 PM
_OR_
RACE SITE:
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH
6:30 AM-7:30 AM
AGE GROUPS:
5K,10K, & 1/2 MARATHON: 12 AND UNDER, 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+
AWARDS:
$100 VISA GIFT CARD FOR TOP RUNNERS:
5K OVERALL FEMALE
5K Overall Male
10K Overall Female
10K OVERALL MALE
1/2 MARATHON OVERALL FEMALE
1/2 MARATHON OVERALL MALE
MEDALS:
1ST, 2ND & 3RD PLACE RUNNERS IN EACH AGE GROUP, MALE & FEMALE, 5K,10K, & 1/2 MARATHON WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL.
ALL OF THE KIDDOS IN THE KIDS FUN RUN WILL ALSO RECEIVE A MEDAL AS THEY CROSS THE FINISH LINE!
PROCEEDS FROM THIS YEAR'S RACE WILL SUPPORT OUR NEWEST COMMUNITY WELLNESS INITIATIVES: THE FUTURE _DELHI COMMUNITY WELLNESS TRAIL._
Currently in the funding application phase, this project will create an approximately 1/4 -mile walking trail within the green space adjacent to the Delhi Community Health Center, located at 501 Broadway St., in Delhi.
More than just a walking path, the vision includes outdoor fitness equipment, pergolas, a serenity garden, and other wellness-focused amenities designed to encourage healthy lifestyles and provide a welcoming space for community members of all ages.
FUNDS RAISED THROUGH THIS YEAR'S RACE WILL GO DIRECTLY TOWARD HELPING BRING THIS VISION TO LIFE. THE DELHI COMMUNITY WELLNESS TRAIL WILL SERVE AS AN IMPORTANT WELLNESS COMPONENT OF THE FUTURE DELHI HOSPITAL HEALTHCARE CAMPUS, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECREATION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, RELAXATION, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION FOR OUR NEIGHBORS.
Every registration, sponsorship, and donation brings us one step closer to transforming this vision into reality.
_For more information on how to support the future Delhi Community Wellness Trail, contact Brooke Nyiri at bnyiri@delhihospital.com._
Races
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1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run (Ages 1-10 Only)
Sat 7th November 2026 (7:45AM CST)
Free
This event is for children only. Kids ages 1-10 are free at checkout and a T-shirt is not included in free kid registration. You may purchase kids t-shirt thru the store during registration. -
5K Run or Walk (3.1 Miles)
Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (8:30AM CST)
$27.95
All ages are welcome to compete in the 5K Run or Walk. Registrations completed by October 3rd will receive a T-shirt. Late registrants are not guaranteed a shirt. -
10K Run or Walk (6.2 Miles)
Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (8:15AM CST)
$27.95
All ages are welcome to compete in the 10K Run or Walk. Registrations completed by October 3rd will receive a T-shirt. Late registrants are not guaranteed a shirt. -
1/2 Marathon (13.1 Miles) Start & End Times Only
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$38.50
Please note that this 1/2 Marathon does not include mile mark times or a halfway time. Registrants will receive a start time & an end time. A tent & photo at the halfway point will ensure all runners complete the entire race. Registrations completed by October 3rd will receive a T-shirt. Late registrants are not guaranteed a shirt. -
Student Discount 5K - No T-Shirt
Incl. $2.60 Fee
Sat 7th November 2026 (8:30AM CST)
$7.60
This 5K registration is for students only & does not include a T-shirt. -
Student Discount 10K - No T-Shirt
Incl. $2.60 Fee
Sat 7th November 2026 (8:15AM CST)
$7.60
This 10K registration is for students only & does not include a T-shirt. -
Student Discount 1/2 Marathon - No T-Shirt
Incl. $2.60 Fee
Sat 7th November 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$12.60
Please note that this 1/2 Marathon does not include mile mark times or a halfway time. Registrants will receive a start time & an end time. A tent & photo at the halfway point will ensure all runners complete the entire race. This student discounted race does not include a T-shirt.
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1500 Poverty Point Pkwy, Delhi, 71232, LA, United States
Grin & Bear It 5K | 10K | 1/2 Marathon | 1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run
